November 9, 2009
Precious Cargo to AMS and TYO
International travel typically brings to mind a sense of adventure and excitement. However, one of the hardest parts of a trip abroad is sitting on an airplane for eight or 12 hours. I have had the pleasure of traveling to Tokyo and Amsterdam several times, and the first piece of advice I would give to anyone contemplating one of these trips is to “definitely take the nonstop flight on Delta!” Traveling on Delta makes that very long plane ride just a little bit easier. In addition, the service is always outstanding and makes you feel at home, even when you are many miles from home.
One of the things most people don’t realize about nonstop service from Portland direct to Tokyo or Amsterdam is the precious cargo that is carried underneath. Farmers in Oregon use this service to transport perishable fresh goods such as cherries and blueberries to these markets. The nonstop service makes this possible and allows others around the world to enjoy our wonderful food as much as we do.
Aalsmeer Flower Auction, Netherlands
When visiting Tokyo or Amsterdam, the two sites I highly recommend are the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo and the Aalsmeer Flower Auction outside of Amsterdam. Both can boast being the largest in the world, and the sights and sounds are absolutely amazing. Yes, you do have to get up early in the morning to see these incredible auctions, but the experience is well worth it.
I would encourage any traveler planning a trip to Tokyo or Amsterdam to make sure you use the Delta nonstop service. Maintaining this gateway in Portland is critical to all of Oregon’s economy including agriculture.
Katy Coba, Oregon Department of Agriculture
Katy Coba
Director
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Photo credits: Aalsmeer Flower Market, Jeaneeem; Tsujiki Fish Market, Gin_e; Katy Coba, Courtesy of Oregon Department of Agriculture
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